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Observations
| Observations: | Bart Van de Vijver |
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| Length: | 7-17µm |
| Width: | 2,5-4µm |
| Striae: | 34-38 striae in 10µm |
Description:
Valves linear-elliptical, slightly swollen in the middle with broadly rounded ends (L 7-17µm, W 2,5-4µm, 34-38 striae in 10µm). Axial area narrow, central area wider than long, bordered by 4-5 striae. Transapical striae slightly radiate, convergent near the poles, only visible with oblique light. Raphe straight with slightly expanded central and terminal pores.
| Morphology: | Naviculoid |
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| Distribution: |
Autecology:
Notes:
Uncommon in soil samples, preferring acid, semi-wet soils with higher chloride concentrations.Kerguelen (Le Cohu & Van de Vijver (in press)).More morphological details are given in Le Cohu & Van de Vijver (in press).
Other sites with Diadesmis subantarctica
- Ile de la Possession (moist habitats), Crozet Archipelago
Original Type Description
| Author: | Le Cohu & Van de Vijver |
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| Length: | 7-17µm |
| Width: | 2,5-4µm |
| Striae: | 34-38 striae in 10µm |
Original Description:
New combination
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Citations
Index Nominum Algarum (INA):
- Original
- If an INA link is available, it will be shown above
- The INA is a bibliographic reference "card file" for algal taxonomy, containing nearly 200,000 names of algae (in the broad sense).
